Question

Jones borrowed $960 from the bank, issuing a 12.5%, 4-month promissory note. Assuming that the note is issued and paid in the same accounting period, Jones’ entry on the date of payment will include a A. Debit to Notes Payable for $960. B. Debit to Interest Payable for $40. C. Credit to Cash for $960. D. Debit to Interest Receivable for $40

Answer 1

Answer:

(A). A Debit to Notes Payable for $960

Explanation:

In case of a promissory note, there are three parties to it, namely,

1. Maker i.e Jones here
2. Payee, to whom money is to be paid i.e the bank here
3. Holder i.e the one who currently holds the promissory note i.e the bank here

Upon issue of promissory note, in the books of the maker (Jones), the entry is,

Name Of The Bank A/C                    Dr. $960

      To Notes Payable A/C                              960

(Being a promissory note issued to bank against a payment of $960)

Upon maturity i.e date of payment, the entry would be,

Notes Payable A/C                           Dr.  $960

     To Cash/Bank A/C                                      960

(Being payment of promissory note honored)

Thus, the correct answer would be, (A) a debit to notes payable account for $960.